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Sauerkraut vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sauerkraut and sockeye salmon

  • Sockeye salmon is higher than sauerkraut in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 186% more than sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut contains 7 times more sodium than sockeye salmon. While sauerkraut contains 661mg of sodium, sockeye salmon contains only 92mg.
  • The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +182.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1061.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5816.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12900%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1018.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6979%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1269.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +982.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%
Contains more OtherOther +246.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2809.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3878.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14238.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1880.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sauerkraut Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Selenium 0.6µg 35.5µg 63%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 10.123mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.827mg 54%
Protein 0.91g 26.48g 51%
Phosphorus 20mg 305mg 41%
Sodium 661mg 92mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 1.274mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 10.4mg 112.6mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.246mg 17%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg 16%
Iron 1.47mg 0.52mg 12%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 0.1µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.157mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 1.327g 8%
Fats 0.14g 5.57g 8%
Potassium 170mg 436mg 8%
Calories 19kcal 156kcal 7%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.013mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.99mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 58µg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 36mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 1.864g 5%
Folate 24µg 7µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.969g 4%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.55mg 3%
Copper 0.096mg 0.076mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 11mg 2%
Carbs 4.28g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.711mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Sauerkraut
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.